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The Lords · 23 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 220 voted Content (yes) and 143 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 1

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CONTENT (YES)
220
NOT CONTENT (NO)
143
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative139 · 0
Labour0 · 125
Liberal Democrat54 · 0
Crossbench16 · 15
Non-affiliated5 · 3
Democratic Unionist Party2 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party2 · 0
Green Party2 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record